Human Resource Professional
Greater Atlanta Area
- Current
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- Human Resource Manager at Wal-Mart
- Past
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- Diversity and Inclusion Manager/EEO at United States Army
- Recruiting / Station Commander at United States Army
- Military Police Investigator at United States Army
- Education
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- University of Phoenix
- National American University
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Swaine Thompson, MBA’s Summary
Highly accomplished Human Resource professional combines MBA degree with extensive history of devising and executing effective recruiting and diversity strategies. Exceptional speaker and presenter in conference or lecture style settings. Excellent and very focused trainer in multi-dynamic subjects with emphasis on diversity and inclusion; decisive leader with proven success establishing and enforcing sound policies.
Swaine Thompson, MBA’s Specialties:
Team Building & Leadership • Employee Relations • Affirmative Action • Organizational Development
Diversity Training • HR Initiatives • Equal Employment Opportunity Programs (EEO) • Performance Management
Strategic Planning • Problem Resolution • Policy Development • Program Compliance/Reporting
Swaine Thompson, MBA’s Experience
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Human Resource Manager
Wal-Mart
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; WMT; Retail industry)
June 2008 — Present (5 months)
Responsible for execution of HR initiatives and employment practices, HR communication, performance management, staffing, development and employee relations.
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Diversity and Inclusion Manager/EEO
United States Army
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry)
December 2004 — February 2008 (3 years 3 months)
• Devised and implemented a comprehensive Equal Opportunity Action Plan (EOAP) and guidelines for promoting race, age, gender, religious, national origin, and disability diversity and inclusion standards region-wide. Incorporated inclusion goals that support the EOAP for various positions throughout regional operations.
• Responsible for quarterly training statistics throughout the Southeastern region; Formulated in-depth workplace survey with scoring system to provide detailed program feedback to regional executives for all Army Recruiting operations -
Recruiting / Station Commander
United States Army
(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Human Resources industry)
April 1996 — December 2004 (8 years 9 months)
Supervised a six person team of recruiters in all aspects of recruiting sales and evaluating candidates for active and reserve enlistment. Established and cultivated relationships with community leaders, school teachers/officials, and parents to maintain solid reputation and improve recruiting as director of high school and college recruiting initiative across Chicago and the Northwest Chicago area
• Surpassed annual recruiting objectives by at least 10% on five separate occasions.
• Honored with the coveted Gold Badge Award with 3 Sapphire Awards for recruiting -
Military Police Investigator
United States Army
(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Law Enforcement industry)
February 1988 — April 1996 (8 years 3 months)
Oversaw shift patrols of six to twelve person police patrols and investigators to enforce all laws and base regulations. Identified and resolved various incidents on base. Directed drug and bomb search/seizure operations. Provided base safety and security services. Led three-person team to investigate and solve cases outside of Criminal Investigations Division authority
• Devised case load management system that alleviated individual investigator back logs, which improved case accuracy/resolution rates.
• Awarded Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding investigative performance
Swaine Thompson, MBA’s Education
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University of Phoenix
MBA, Business Administration, 2004 — 2007
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National American University
BS, Applied Management, 2001 — 2004
Additional Information
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Swaine Thompson, MBA’s Interests:
writing and performing piano jazz, computers, reading, new "gadget" technology, African American Literature, African American Art
Swaine Thompson, MBA’s Groups:
NBMBAA - National Black MBA Association - Atlanta Chapter
Society of Human Resources Management - Atlanta Chapter
Project Management Institute - Atlanta Chapter
Hr Group - Atlanta (Mix and Mingle)
Ethics Board - City of McDonough
Toastmasters Internatlional - Shiloh Baptist Church Chapter, McDonough, GA
AtlantaRecruiter.Com
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Diversity - A World of Change -
Diversity Professionals
Swaine Thompson, MBA’s Honors:
Achieved quarterly regional training rate of 93%, which facilitated 40% reduction in formal equal opportunity complaints
Recognized as #1 Equal Opportunity Advisor across all Recruiting Command operations for 2006.
Selected as Equal Opportunity Advisor Trainer to develop and mentor new advisors across the United States; developed intensive 3-week training initiative for new advisors.
Surpassed annual recruiting objective by at least 10% on five separate occasions.
Honored with coveted Gold Badge Award for recruiting with three separate Sapphire Awards.~
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